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title: "Internal Audit Services for BAH Group ( BAH Ltd & Arcon Housing Association Ltd )"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d9de"
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# Internal Audit Services for BAH Group ( BAH Ltd & Arcon Housing Association Ltd )

Buyer: BOLTON AT HOME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d9de

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## Summary

The procurement process is spearheaded by Bolton at Home, which is seeking internal audit services for itself and Arcon Housing Association Ltd under the title "Internal Audit Services for BAH Group." This tender falls within the services category, specifically identified as CPV code 79212000 for auditing services. Currently in the Award stage, the tender has a value of £437,850, with an initial contract term of three years and an option to extend for an additional two years. Key dates include the deadline for clarification questions, which has passed, and the date the contract was awarded on 25th November 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and risk management services. Companies that can offer robust internal audit capabilities, particularly those versed in compliance and risk assessment, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, firms that demonstrate a commitment to Social Value principles, as stipulated in the contract's requirements, may find enhanced opportunities to appeal to the buyer's objectives while contributing to broader social goals.

## Notice

Bolton at Home wishes to appoint a service provider for Internal Audit Services to Bolton at Home Group (Bolton at Home Ltd and Arcon Housing Association Ltd.) The contract will provide for the provision of internal audit services to Bolton at Home Group, covering all its areas of operation and providing assurance to the proposed group board and group audit committee. The internal auditor will independently examine, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the internal controls - financial, operational, compliance and risk management - to ensure that they are both efficient and effective, and that they remain so in the light of changing circumstances. This can effectively be split into 3 areas; audit, assurance & advisory. Social Value contributions apply to this tender, as set out in the Contracting Principles and "Appendix 5" Social Value. A supplier questionnaire must be submitted and will be evaluated on a PASS/ FAIL basis. The tender will be evaluated using 70 % Quality and 30 % Price. The tenderer should submit their terms and conditions in line with the Contracting Principles provided. Initial contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods (Total contract term - 5 years). Please Note: The deadline for clarification questions is 27th September 2021. Tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access free of charge via the chest portal, reference number DN539972. www.the-chest.org.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bolton at Home wishes to appoint a service provider for Internal Audit Services to Bolton at Home Group (Bolton at Home Ltd and Arcon Housing Association Ltd.) The contract will provide for the provision of internal audit services to Bolton at Home Group, covering all its areas of operation and providing assurance to the proposed group board and group audit committee. The internal auditor will independently examine, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the internal controls - financial, operational, compliance and risk management - to ensure that they are both efficient and effective, and that they remain so in the light of changing circumstances. This can effectively be split into 3 areas; audit, assurance & advisory. Social Value contributions apply to this tender, as set out in the Contracting Principles and "Appendix 5" Social Value. A supplier questionnaire must be submitted and will be evaluated on a PASS/ FAIL basis. The tender will be evaluated using 70 % Quality and 30 % Price. The tenderer should submit their terms and conditions in line with the Contracting Principles provided. Initial contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods (Total contract term - 5 years). Please Note: The deadline for clarification questions is 27th September 2021. Tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access free of charge via the chest portal, reference number DN539972. www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029322-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £355,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £437,850 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON AT HOME |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 8SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Halliwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029322-2021
- 26 Aug 2021 at 08:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021102-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.boltonathome.org.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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